Translation of Polish word "niż" to English
niż
/ɲiʐ/
Meaning
ConjunctionUsed in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison.
How to use
The conjunction 'niż' (than) is used to introduce the second element in comparisons (e.g., 'Jesteś wyższy niż ja' — You are taller than me). Always place a comma before 'niż' if it introduces a subordinate clause containing a verb (e.g., 'Było cieplej, niż myślałem'). Do not confuse it with the noun 'niż', which means 'depression / low pressure area' in meteorology.
🇬🇧 English
than
Structure Guide
Polish Word: niż
Translation: than
Example Sentences
Artysta martwił się bardziej, niż było to konieczne: na wystawę było dużo ludzi, więcej niż w zeszłym roku.
The artist worried more than necessary: there were a lot of people at the exhibition, more than last year.
Mieszkańcy miast są bardziej narażeni na raka niż rodacy. Najwyraźniej piją więcej, niż jest to dla nich dobre.
City dwellers are more vulnerable to cancer than their compatriots. Apparently they drink more than is good for them.
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Common phrases
- starszy niż— older than
- więcej niż— more than
- niż zwykle— than usual
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The Polish word "niż" means "than" in English.
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